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RIVER GAUGE · MISSISSIPPI RIVER

Mississippi River at Keithsburg

Mercer County, Illinois

Water level5.87 ft
Flow41,900 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action13 ft
Minor flood14 ft
Moderate flood15.5 ft
Major flood17 ft

The past week

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What floods at each level

Highest crests on record

DateLevelFlow
Jun 16, 200824.49 ft—
Jul 8, 199324.15 ft—
Jun 2, 201922.95 ft394,912 cfs

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